Powell boasts 114 acres of parkland, a splash pad, 29 miles of interconnecting bike trails, and over 200 recreational, leisure, and educational activities. Whether you’re looking to relax, reconnect, or get active, Powell has something to offer right in your backyard.

Powell’s seven award-winning parks cater to a variety of interests. Play a game of tennis or basketball, cheer on your child’s baseball team, hike the nature trails, fish, or try your hand at horseshoes. Enjoy a picnic beneath the shade of mature trees, in a gazebo, or under a spacious park shelter.

You can walk or bike to historic downtown Powell from these parks, pick up a book at the local library, or enjoy a refreshing treat at one of the many ice cream shops. With soccer fields, a skate park, playgrounds, and trails connecting them all, you can explore Powell and stay close to home.

Village Green Park: Located in the heart of downtown Powell, Village Green Park offers something for everyone! As the community’s gathering place, this park is bustling with activity year-round, hosting events like the annual Powell Festival and the popular Splash Pad. Be sure to visit the solar picnic pavilion, which provides shaded picnic tables and supplies energy to the nearby Municipal Building and Police Department.

Village Green Park Splash Pad   Cool off from the heat at the Splash Pad in Village Green Park. Open daily from 9am to 9pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day (with a few exceptions), it’s the perfect spot for summer fun. Before you go, check the City of Powell’s Facebook page for any last-minute changes in hours or weather-related closures.

Adventure Park As one of our busiest parks, Adventure Park features not only our Parks & Recreation Department offices but also a 17,000-square-foot skate park, playground, basketball courts, and various recreation programs held inside and outside for all to enjoy. Two gazebos are also available at this location, which is excellent for hosting a picnic or small gathering.

Liberty Park Athletic fields are a significant feature of this park, offering expansive open spaces near a beautiful collection of native Ohio trees. You’ll find various court games, including a Pickleball court and a playground designed for kids of all ages. The park also hosts the Powell Branch of the Delaware County District Library, perfect for grabbing an exciting book to enjoy before heading home.

Seldom Seen Park spans 23 acres along the north side of Seldom Seen Road, just west of the railroad tracks. This park boasts five soccer fields, two 200-foot baseball diamonds, a playground, a nature preserve, multi-use paths, and a summer shelter equipped with restrooms.

Preservation Parks of Delaware County, established in 1974, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. This exceptional park system offers a variety of parks and trails, each located conveniently close to Delaware County residents. Whether you visit Shale Hollow Park, Deer Haven Park, or any other 11 parks and multi-use trails, you’ll find serene natural settings complemented by modern amenities such as restrooms, picnic shelters, and reservable meeting spaces.

The diverse habitats within the parks—woodlands, prairies, meadows, streams, and wetlands—are home to a wide array of wildlife. Visitors might encounter barred owls, families of deer, or wild turkeys. The parks feature hiking trails, picnic areas, and opportunities for canoeing and kayaking at River Run Park. Shale Hollow offers an off-trail exploration area, while several parks boast natural play areas or traditional playgrounds. Informative nature displays cover habitat restoration and pollinators, and dozens of free nature programs are available year-round.

Gallant Farm, a reproduction of a 1930s family farm, allows visitors to revisit and appreciate Delaware County’s rich farming legacy. Additionally, segments of the Ohio to Erie Multiuse Trail provide scenic routes for bicyclists and walkers, inviting further exploration of the county’s natural beauty. Preservation Parks truly enrich the community, offering countless opportunities for recreation, education, and connection with nature.

Highbanks Metro Park, a part of the Central Ohio Park System Highbanks is named for its massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,204-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines. This park offers hiking, picnic areas, playgrounds, a nature center, and reservable group shelter houses